plants

This year's winter got off to a warm and dry start. In response, grass remained green and some bushes and trees started to bud out again, which can make them vulnerable when cold weather hits.

Audubon Rockies hosts an annual BioBlitz somewhere in Wyoming. The event brings together scientists, naturalists and the general public to catalog as many species of insects, animals and plants in a particular area. Wyoming Public Radio's Catherine Wheeler brings us this postcard.

In a normal year, University of Wyoming associate professor in botany and geology Ellen Currano would spend about a month searching for plant fossils. But…

One scientist thought he wasn't going to be able to go out into the field due to the pandemic, so he started looking for fossil plants from his…

We often hear about efforts to support and conserve rare species, like the spotted owl or Joshua trees. But new findings argue that some very ordinary plants and animals deserve our attention, too.

Plants use carbon dioxide to create energy through a process called photosynthesis. But a new study finds that increased amounts of the gas aren't…

While there's an insect named after Lady Gaga, and a lichen named after former President Barack Obama, a lot of the time species get named after…

Researchers at the University of Wyoming are working to identify invasive plants using drones and satellites.Invasive plant extension specialist Dan…

The University of Wyoming is part of a collaboration that has identified 65 extinct plants in North America.North Carolina Natural Heritage botanist Wes…

Last week's unusual September snowstorm wasn't great for plants.Assistant Extension Educator for Horticulture at University of Wyoming Donna Hoffman said…